Sextodécimo Kaléndas Novémbris Luna undevicesima Anno Domini 2019
On
the morrow we keep the feast of the holy widow Iadwiga, Grand Princess
of Poland, who fell asleep in the Lord upon the 15th day of this present
month of October.
October 17th 2019, the 19th day of the Moon, were born into the better life:
At Antioch, the holy
martyr Heron, a disciple of blessed Ignatius, after whom he was made
Bishop of that city. He followed in all godliness in the steps of his
master, and for the love of Christ laid down his life for the sheep
committed to his care.
Upon the same day, (in the persecution under the Emperor Diocletian,) the holy martyrs Victor, Alexander, and Marian.
In Persia, (in the
fifth century,) the holy martyr Mamelta. She was turned to the faith
from the worshipping of idols by a warning from an angel, was stoned by
the Gentiles, and drowned in the depths of a lake.
At Constantinople, the
holy monk Andrew of Crete. He was often beaten under the Emperor
Constantine Copronymus for his honouring of holy images, and at length,
after one of his feet had been cut off, he gave up the ghost.
At Orange, in Gaul, (in
the sixth century,) holy Florentine, Bishop (of that see,) who was
famous for many graces, and fell asleep in the Lord.
At Capua, (in the same sixth century,) holy Victor, Bishop (of that see,) famous for his learning and holiness.
V. And elsewhere many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.
R. Thanks be to God.
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